Free Advent Calendars for 2026
Every day from 1 to 24 December, a new door opens with one small thing to do. Choose the calendar that fits you: one for teams, one for families, and one for parents and teachers who want to spread a little kindness.
How they work
- A new door opens each day. Doors stay locked until their date, so there’s something to look forward to.
- Each prompt is quick. Most take a few minutes and require no money, equipment, or preparation.
- Gold doors are weekend specials. They’re optional, and a bit bigger than the weekday ones.
- Tick off each day. Press “Mark as done” when you’ve done it, and the calendar keeps count.
- Nothing to sign up for. Your ticks are saved only in your own browser on your own device. We don’t collect them.
Team Advent Calendar
Best for: offices, schools’ staff rooms and remote teams.
Twenty-four light, no-pressure prompts that help colleagues connect, say thank you and finish the year well. There are 18 workday prompts for Monday to Friday, plus 6 optional weekend extras for anyone who wants them. Expect things like thanking a colleague, sharing a time-saving tip, or taking a proper lunch break.
Nothing is awkward or personal, nothing is religious, and nothing needs a budget.
[Open the Team Advent Calendar → LINK]
Family Advent Calendar
Best for: families with children at home.
One simple festive activity a day. Weekdays are quick, about ten minutes, such as a paper chain, a kitchen dance party or hot chocolate with all the toppings. Weekends have a bit more time for the lights walk, baking, a film afternoon or wrapping presents together.
It’s written in UK English, with free or low-cost ideas and no tricky equipment.
[Open the Family Advent Calendar → LINK]
Advent of Kindness
Best for: parents and teachers who want to share kindness with children, at home or in class.
Twenty-four small acts of kindness, from thanking the caretaker and inviting someone left out to join in, to making cards for a neighbour. A tally at the top counts how many you’ve done, which works well on a classroom wall or the family fridge.
Weekdays fit into a normal school day, and weekends have bigger ideas, such as a litter pick or a donation to a food bank.
[Open the Advent of Kindness → LINK]
Questions and answers
Do I need an account?
No. Open the page and start.
Is it free?
Yes, the online calendars are free to use.
What if I miss a day?
No problem. Once a door has opened, it stays open, so you can catch up whenever you like.
Can I open a door early?
Doors open on their own date, which keeps the countdown fun. That’s the point of an advent calendar.
Can I use it with a class or a team?
Yes. Share the page address, and everyone can use it on their own device. Each person’s ticks are kept separately on their own device.
Does it work on a phone?
Yes, it’s designed to work on phones, tablets, and computers.